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凭什么

píng shénme

Description

"凭什么"是一个口语里常用的短语,表示不服气、觉得不公平。

"凭什么" is a commonly used phrase in spoken language that expresses dissatisfaction or a sense of unfairness.

当别人让你做你不想做的事时,你可以生气地说"凭什么?"

When someone asks you to do something you don't want to do, you can angrily say "凭什么?"

Meanings

凭什么píng shénme

on what grounds?; why should I? (indignant)

凭什么让我一个人做?

Why should I do it alone?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    凭 'to rely on/base on' + 什么 'what', literally 'based on what'.

  • Nuance

    expresses anger or protest, stronger than the neutral 为什么.

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